Job Description Summary

Organization Summary Statement
The University of Maryland’s Accounts Payable department is critical in supporting the institution’s financial integrity and operational efficiency. As part of the Division of Finance, Accounts Payable is responsible for processing and managing payments to vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders, in accordance with institutional policies, state and federal regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Our team ensures the timely and accurate payment of invoices, reimbursement of expenses, and disbursement of funds to support the academic, research, and administrative missions of the institution. We are committed to maintaining effective oversight measures, fostering
strong vendor relationships, and delivering exceptional service to our campus partners.

Position Overview and Key Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the Accountant I is responsible for reviewing and processing ad hoc payments for guest travelers. This role reviews documentation and establishes vendors for ad hoc payees, ensuring all required supporting documentation is complete and accurate. When necessary, the incumbent communicates with department personnel to obtain missing or additional documentation. The Accountant I also reviews and sets up foreign vendors for payment processing, reviews ServiceNow cases and provides payment status updates, collaborates and assembles forms for undeliverable checks, stop-payment requests, and lost checks. Additionally, this position monitors and responds to daily correspondence from the State Treasury Office.

Preferences

Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general ledger processes is preferred.
Understanding of general financial processes, such as invoice processing and reconciliation is preferred.
Experience with Workday is preferred.


Physical Demands

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages and other items, to walk short distances, and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.


Licenses and Certifications - N/A

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in accounting or related field with a minimum of nine (9) credits in Accounting.

EXPERIENCE:

OTHER:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Ability to apply basic analytical skills; to operate manual and automated office equipment, personal computers and financial software to input data; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to prepare and present working papers and supporting documentation.

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Additional Job Details

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

Yes

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department

VPF-Accounts Payable

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$48,138.00 - $57,766.00

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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